What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist I position at FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC?
Job Details
Description
About Us
Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.
Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.
Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.
Summary of Position
The Procurement Specialist I performs purchasing responsibilities for higher risk of critical reagent, material, consumables, equipment, services and less complex, lower risk of common materials, consumables, office supplies, and services etc. to support cooperate operations.
We are also open to considering candidates for this position who could accommodate an on-site work schedule at our laboratory locations in Needham, MA (Boston), Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta), and El Monte, CA (Los Angeles).
Key Job Elements
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate with end users to determine purchasing needs and legal requirements, advising on sourcing strategies, and best practices.
- Source suppliers, determine appropriate costs and price, maintain procurement programs, and monitor product quality based on end users’ feedback.
- Build vendor relationships to secure the best prices on products.
- Review requisitions; make determination of appropriate acquisition procedure against existing contract/quote.
- Preparation of purchase orders and initiate PO approval process based on the most updated cooperate level authority matrix.
- Contribute to established goals for cost reduction and process improvements, lead the execution of the strategic sourcing methodology for requisitions.
- Contract negotiation and contract management.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in disciplines such as economics, business administration, purchasing or supply chain management.
- Minimum one (1) to three (3) years’ work experience in procurement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have 1 or more years of experience working in health care industry or clinical lab settings.
Additional Skills
- Great work ethic and immaculate attention to detail.
- A fast learner and be proactive and able to discover issues and report or take necessary measures immediately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to multi-tasking and manage time efficiently.
- Experiences with an ERP system such as NetSuite is required.
- Knowledge of using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
REPORTS TO:
- Procurement Manager
Environment
Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
Safety and Work Environment:
- General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.
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Salary : $26 - $27
